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Aug 11-18, 2021

Vol. 25, No. 32

Digital Edition

Oregone

A proposal for a greater Idaho imagines Bend as a border town, just a stone's throw away from Redmond, Idaho

By Jack Harvel

Aug 11, 2021

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Oregone

A proposal for a greater Idaho imagines Bend as a border town, just a stone's throw away from Redmond, Idaho

By Jack Harvel
Aug 11, 2021
Local News

Out Without A Bang

Bend's firework ban extended to Dec. 1, and maybe forever

By Jack Harvel
Aug 11, 2021
Local News

Source Weekly Update Podcast 8/12/21

Masks are back for indoor settings in Oregon. Get the details here.

Aug 12, 2021
Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

Noticias en Español

A medida que la variante Delta de COVID-19 se propaga a lo largo de Oregon, algunos líderes piden una nueva ronda del uso del cubrebocas y el distanciamiento

By Por Jack Harvel Traducido por Jessica Sanchez-Millar
Aug 11, 2021

Editorial

Extremists are Winning at Local School Board Meetings. There's One Way to Push Back.

Right now, the throngs packing these meetings nationwide are winning

Aug 11, 2021
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 8/12/21

Vaccines, Parking Pains, DA’s office & Bend PD and Emerson’s Cleared

Aug 11, 2021

Culture Features

Awakening Your Inner Hero

Bike Ride Wisdom: A crash. A change of plans. Life at its best.

By Burt Gershater
Aug 11, 2021
Culture Features

Farthest Read: Reading the Source, from Kuwait

One former Bend resident tunes in on the regular from his National Guard posting in the Middle East

By K.M. Collins
Aug 11, 2021
Take Me Home

Central Oregon Inventory Slowly Ticking Up

July 2021 Market Statistics

By Christin J Hunter, Broker
Aug 11, 2021
Advice & Fun

Liar Drill

If there were a class in "how to be a heterosexual man," lesson one would be how to answer a woman's questions about her appearance.

By Amy Alkon
Aug 11, 2021
Advice & Fun

This Modern World—week of August 12

Pandemic Talk

By Tom Tomorrow
Aug 11, 2021
Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology—Week of August 12

You are in a phase when you could discover and enjoy record-breaking levels of novelty

By Rob Brezsny
Aug 11, 2021
Advice & Fun

Short-term Rentals

Eventually everything becomes a vacation home

By Jen Sorensen
Aug 11, 2021
Advice & Fun

Matt Wuerker—Week of August 12

Both sides now

By Matt Wuerker
Aug 11, 2021

Chow

Be Cool, Diners. Things Are Messed Up.

In an ongoing pandemic, with supplies short and workers hard to find, local foodie group issues a call to keep calm and carry on

By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 11, 2021
Beer & Drink

Because Tasting is Believing

La Pine's Badlands Artisan Distillery opens its tasting room

By Amie Cardillo
Aug 11, 2021

Film

Being There

Take a journey across existence in "Nine Days"

By Jared Rasic
Aug 11, 2021

Sound Stories & Interviews

Jonny Pickett Explores History, Life and Death through Music

The Southern Californian brings his unique and intimate stylings to The Yard at Bunk & Brew this weekend

By Isaac Biehl
Aug 11, 2021
Sound Stories & Interviews

A Blessing in Disguise

Dierks Bentley talks pandemic down time, his new album and more ahead of his show at Les Schwab

By Alan Sculley
Aug 11, 2021

Go Here

Cycling for the Kids

Pablove Across America brings pediatric cancer fundraiser to Central Oregon

By Megan Burton
Aug 11, 2021
Outside Features

What's Up with Bend's Whitewater Waves

If you're new here, or just looking for ways to ride the waves, here's what to know right now

By K.M. Collins
Aug 11, 2021

People and Places

Best Place to Buy Art

Red Chair Gallery

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Barber

West Side Barber Shop

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Brewer

Nate Doss, Bevel Craft Brewing

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Budtender

Tanner Austin, Oregrown

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Chef

Joe Kim

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Florist

Donner Flower Shop

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Green Business

Sunlight Solar

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Indoor Music Venue

Volcanic Theatre Pub

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Instagram Account

Memes of Bend

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Locals' Hangout

Bevel Craft Brewing

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Local Radio Personality

Tracee Tuesday

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Lodging

The Oxford Hotel

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Nonprofit

Humane Society of Central Oregon

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Place to Pick Up a Copy of the Source

Newport Avenue Market

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Place to Work - Over 50 Employees

Sunriver Resort

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Place to Work - Under 50 Employees

Bend Veterinary Clinic

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Radio Station

92/9 FM

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Realtor

Stormy Clark

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Staycation Destination

Sunriver Resort

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best TV Personality

Bob Shaw

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Veterinarian

Bend Veterinary Clinic

Aug 18, 2021
People and Places

Best Wedding Venue

Aspen Hall

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Auto Repair

Import Performance Auto Repair

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Bank Branch

OnPoint Community Credit Union

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Beauty Studio

Penny Lash

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Day Care/Preschool

Cottage Day Care

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Hair Salon

Lush Salon

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best House Cleaner

Elise Morrow and Extreme Clean (tie)

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Landscape Service

HD Landscape

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Law Firm

High Desert Law

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Local Fundraiser

Tuxes and Tails

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Local Home Builder

Hayden Homes

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Oil Change

Red Carpet Car Wash

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Painting Service

Webfoot Painting

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Pest Control

Jonny on the Spot Pest Control

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Place to Get a Tattoo

Monolith Tattoo Studio

Aug 18, 2021
Goods and Services

Best Real Estate Company

Cascade Sotheby's International Realty

Aug 18, 2021
Health and Fitness

Best Adult Dental Group

Bend Family Dentistry

Aug 18, 2021
Health and Fitness

Best Bike Shop

Hutch's Bicycles

Aug 18, 2021
Health and Fitness

Best Exercise Studio

Barre 3

Aug 18, 2021
Health and Fitness

Best Golf Course

Widgi Creek Golf Club

Aug 18, 2021
Health and Fitness

Best Medical/Cosmetic Enhancement

EsthetixMD

Aug 18, 2021
Health and Fitness

Best Health and Recreation Facility

Juniper Swim & Fitness Center

Aug 18, 2021
Health and Fitness

Best Massage/Day Spa

Spa W

Aug 18, 2021
Health and Fitness

Best Outdoor Gear Shop

The Gear Fix

Aug 18, 2021
Health and Fitness

Best Pediatric Dental Group

Deschutes Pediatric Dentistry

Aug 18, 2021
Health and Fitness

Best Yoga Studio

Namaspa Yoga

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Bagel

Rockin Dave's

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Bakery

Sparrow Bakery

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Bang For Your Buck

El Sancho

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best BBQ

Baldy's Barbeque

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Bowl

Cafe Yumm!

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Breakfast

McKay Cottage

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Burger

Bend Burger Co.

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Burrito

Parilla Grill

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Casual Dining

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Caterer

Bleu Bite Catering

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Dessert

Bonta

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Dinner

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Doughnut

The Dough Nut

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Family Dining

Jackson's Corner

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Fine Dining

Ariana Restaurant

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Food Cart

Aina Kauai Style Grill

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Food Cart Lot

On Tap

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Fried Chicken

The Tin Pig

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best International/Fusion Cuisine

Spork

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Lunch

Jackson's Corner

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Mediterranean

Kebaba

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Mexican

Hola!

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Pasta

Pastini

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Patio Dining

Greg's Grill

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Salad

Croutons

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Sandwich/Deli

Valentine's Deli

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Seafood

Anthony's at the Old Mill

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Smoothie/Juice Bar

Mother's Juice Cafe

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Steak

Bo Taurus Steakhouse

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Sushi

5 Fusion & Sushi Bar

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Table Service

Ariana Restaurant

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Tacos

El Sancho

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Takeout

Wild Rose

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Thai

Wild Rose

Aug 18, 2021
Food

Best Vegan/Vegetarian

Active Culture

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Sports Bar

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Happy Hour

900 Wall

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Wine Bar

Portello Wine Cafe

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Brewery

Deschutes Brewery

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Hangover Spot

D&D Bar & Grill

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Drive Thru Coffee

Dutch Bros Coffee

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Spot for a Night Out with the Crew

Velvet

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Kombucha

Humm Kombucha

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Cider

Avid Cider Company

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Dark Beer

Deschutes Brewery - Black Butte Porter

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Hazy

Deschutes Brewery - Fresh Haze IPA

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Light Beer

GoodLife - Sweet As

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Seasonal Beer

Deschutes Brewery - Jubelale

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Specialty Cocktail

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Bloody Mary

Victorian Cafe

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Local Coffee

Backporch Coffee Roasters

Aug 18, 2021
Drink

Best Cold Brew Coffee

Riff Cold Brew

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Antique Store

Iron Horse Second Hand Store

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Beauty Boutique

Wren & Wild

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Car Dealership

Subaru of Bend

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Children's Clothing

Hopscotch Kids

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Clothing Consignment

Cosa Cura

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Dispensary

Tokyo Starfish

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Furniture

furnish.

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Gift Store

ju-bee-lee

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Grocery Store

Newport Avenue Market

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Home Decor

Lark Mountain Modern

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Indoor Plant Store

Somewhere That's Green

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Jewelry Store

Silverado

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Men's Clothing

Revolvr Menswear

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Nursery

Eastside Gardens

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Outdoor Clothing Store

Mountain Supply

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Pet Store

Bend Pet Express

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Place to Buy Produce

Paradise Produce

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Shoe Store

FootZone

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Smoking Accessories

Hempies

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Thrift Store

Humane Society of Central Oregon Thrift Shop

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Toy Store

Leapin' Lizards

Aug 18, 2021
Shopping

Best Women's Clothing

Vanilla Urban Threads

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Redmond

Best Bang for Your Buck in Redmond

Grace and Hammer

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Redmond

Best Coffee Shop in Redmond

Proust Coffee

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Redmond

Best Breakfast in Redmond

One Street Down Café

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Redmond

Best Lunch in Redmond

Westside Taco Co.

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Redmond

Best Restaurant in Redmond

Diego's Spirited Kitchen

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Redmond

Best Brewery/Brewpub in Redmond

Wild Ride Brewing

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Redmond

Best Boutique in Redmond

Atomic Bazaar Vintage

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Redmond

Best Fitness Studio in Redmond

Namaspa Yoga

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Redmond

Best Food Cart in Redmond

Westside Taco Co.

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Redmond

Best New Restaurant in Redmond

Carnaval Mexican Grill

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Redmond

Best Happy Hour in Redmond

Initiative Brewing

Aug 18, 2021
sisters

Best Bang for Your Buck in Sisters

June's Asian Kitchen

Aug 18, 2021
sisters

Best Coffee Shop in Sisters

Sisters Coffee Company

Aug 18, 2021
sisters

Best Breakfast in Sisters

Sisters Bakery

Aug 18, 2021
sisters

Best Lunch in Sisters

Sisters Meat and Smokehouse

Aug 18, 2021
sisters

Best Restaurant in Sisters

The Open Door

Aug 18, 2021
sisters

Best Bar/Brewpub in Sisters

Three Creeks Brewing

Aug 18, 2021
sisters

Best Boutique in Sisters

Bedouin

Aug 18, 2021
sisters

Best Food Cart in Sisters

Boone Dog Pizza

Aug 18, 2021
sisters

Best Lodging in Sisters

FivePine Lodge & Spa

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Sunriver

Best Bang for Your Buck in Sunriver

Sunriver Brewing

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Sunriver

Best Coffee Shop in Sunriver

Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Sunriver

Best Breakfast in Sunriver

Café Sintra

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Sunriver

Best Lunch in Sunriver

Café Sintra

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Sunriver

Best Place for Live Music in Sunriver

Sunriver Resort

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Sunriver

Best Boutique in Sunriver

The Lazy Daisy

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Sunriver

Best Food Cart in Sunriver

The Peak

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Sunriver

Best New Restaurant in Sunriver

The Fold Kitchen

Aug 18, 2021
Best Of Sunriver

Best Lodging in Sunriver

Sunriver Resort

Aug 18, 2021